With the 2025-26 NBA season right around the corner, OKC Thunder executive vice president and general manager Sam Presti spoke to the media on Thursday.

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When does OKC Thunder begin 2025-26 NBA season?

OKC will play six preseason games, beginning with a game against the Charlotte Hornets on Oct. 5 in Charleston, South Carolina.

OKC will then tip off the regular season with a home game against the Houston Rockets on Oct. 21. It'll also be ring night for the reigning champion Thunder .

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